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Finding the Third Proportional to 226,044 and 332,262

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Solution

The third proportional to 226,044 and 332,262 is: 488,391.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226,044 : 332,262 = 332,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226,044/332,262 = 332,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226,044x = 332,262 × 332,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226,044x = 110,398,036,644
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,398,036,644/226,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,391.80

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